My new Hooptie
 

So you may remember my old S15

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I sold it around 5 years ago, and have wanted another.

Welcome the new Hooptie!!

Both are/were 2.5L/5speeds

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Liking that.

The beige of the old one really appeals to me as well.

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I'm going to have the new one painted in Beige/tan/sand like the last one.

This one will get a V8 and overdrive transmission.

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They are fun little trucks. Like driving a go-cart. I'm sure you'll go through tires with a V8.

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I just can't see spending money for a swap for a 3.4 v6...

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Mine has the 4.3, plenty of power for my little go-cart. I did put a 3.1 from a Trans Am in my old one though. It had the 2.8 boat anchor.

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So I ordered some material to recover the seat-




and I received -

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Nice material.

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So thing are moving along, I found a bed in a salvage yard that is 95% plus nice, mine is beat to crap and has a 16x16 hole cut into the bed for fuel pump access :crazy:

This one had a camper shell on it for a long time, probably since new, the inside bed is that nice.

So this is 150.00

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And I'm on my way to get some of these parts, namely the door and front fenders.

Complete doors for 100/ea, is a good deal

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Money well spent.

New bed is cheap.

I still think that pensioner hearing aid beige is one of the coolest colours/colors.

You guys have so much access to parts, here in the UK, zero.

I would love a tow bar for my S10 but unobtainable.

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Was able to get everything .

Bed

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Compare to the old

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Those parts were such a win.

Looking good.

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Thanks Grizz. I am so happy with them condition of them.

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Nice truck, and great score on the parts!! I really like the second gen swirlies on these trucks

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If you were closer I'd make you a deal on them. I plan (at this time) to run these wheels ...

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I like those even better!

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Ever thank for the blessing of extra work? Sometimes I am thankful.....

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It looks like it has the original 13 gallon gas tank.....

20 gallon replacement......

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I don't remember welding your exhaust. :D

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Lol

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here's all 4 GMC 16's

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Still love your truck.

Nice modifications you are bringing along.

Tank is huge.

Wheels look tidy.

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Any updates?

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Seats are out, inner fenders and the whole grill assembly is out, just received some satin black paint for the core support and inner fenders. Temps here in the low 50's with 60% humidity, so no painting for a while.

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I would like to see how those wheels fit the wheelwells. I have a 93 I want to run all terrains on but finding 14's or 15's in a/t is kicking my butt. Currently running the same swirly rims as yours, but my sons lost the center caps.

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Not mine, you get the idea

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Thanks

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This is a new truck. Hard to beat these for utility and fuel mileage. They aren't the king of either, but can do real well for their size. Any new changes or upgrades? Looks like you've been making some progress.

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No progress per say, I've had to step down at my work (by choice), took a 30k pay cut. Now I have left that job, started a new job, and am now getting things back in order.

Sometimes life gets in the way, have to roll with the changes. BTW, I'm so much happier now.

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Good to hear. The truck hobby is something that allows me to get my mind off work, but work is what actually allows us to own and work on trucks, so it is important to have it be as good as it can be. Sounds like you took some good steps.